About Polaris Ecosystems

Empowering communities through sustainable solutions and innovative partnerships

Our Mission

At Polaris Ecosystems, we are committed to empowering communities through sustainable solutions and innovative partnerships. We bring expertise in construction, consulting, and development across a broad range of stakeholders including tribal nations, rural communities, municipalities, and for-profit and non-profit entities.

Our mission is to foster long-term community benefits while driving progress through infrastructure development. We believe that sustainable development should create lasting value for all stakeholders involved.

What We Stand For

Sustainability

We prioritize environmental responsibility in all our projects, ensuring that our solutions benefit both current and future generations.

Community Focus

Every project we undertake is designed with the community's long-term interests at heart, creating lasting positive impact.

Innovation

We continuously seek cutting-edge solutions and technologies to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients and communities.

Partnership

We believe in the power of collaboration, working closely with stakeholders to achieve shared goals and mutual success.

Our Expertise

Construction

Full-service construction capabilities for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Consulting

Strategic advisory services to guide your project from concept to completion.

Development

End-to-end project development including planning, permitting, and execution.

Operations & Maintenance

Ongoing support to ensure your infrastructure continues to deliver optimal performance.

Our core values

Integrity

Upholding transparency, ethical practices, and trust in every project and partnership. We provide fully detailed reporting so you can stay informed while we handle project challenges.

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Innovation

Continuously improving processes with cutting-edge technology and creative problem-solving. Our team stays on the cutting edge, serving on state and federal boards for our industry and holding leading credentials

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Sustainability

We prioritize solutions that deliver maximum economic benefits at the same time as improving and protecting our natural and built environment. Our team teaches award winning curriculum on the economics of sustainable business at the college level, combining theory and practice.

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Meet our team

Wesley Ladd

Wesley Ladd

Chief Executive Officer

Wes brings extensive experience in finance, technology, and operations from the private sector and academia. He has led major projects for Fortune 500 and private sector companies during prior tenures at EY and RSM. As an instructor at the Louisiana State University (LSU) College of Business, his research efforts keep our company at the leading edge of innovation.

Saxon Metzger

Saxon Metzger

Chief Operating Officer

Saxon brings a decade of experience delivering capital intensive projects on time and on budget, sustainably. Recognized as an MIT Solver, his background teaching economics and sustainable business at University of Wilmington ensures we employ sustainable practices and technologies focused on energy independence and economic development.

Ryan Rowlett

Ryan Rowlett

Master Electrician

With over 10 years of experience as an electrician, Ryan Rowlett brings his Master Electrician License and can-do attitude to our construction projects. With experience managing residential, commercial, and community electrical work, Rowlett brings safety, efficiency, and accuracy to our projects.